Solid Green Latest News
The Solid Green blog features the latest in green industry news from here in South Africa and around the world, and documents our journey as we continue to make waves as a major player in the South African Green Building landscape. Join us for the ride!
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Nature-Inspired, Water-Wise: Meet the Arumloo
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If there’s one thing our office bathrooms have taught us over the years, it’s that “dual flush” sometimes just means “water efficient in theory.”
7th September 2026
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A New Chapter: Solid Green East Africa
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Hujambo, and welcome to our very first Kenya article! Sidney Njau and Vanessa Mbithe officially announce the opening of Solid Green East Africa’s Nairobi office.
4th September 2026
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Rethinking waste: from green building benchmarks to everyday choices
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In this thought piece, Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager, looks at the macro and micro scales of sustainable waste management.
4th September 2026
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What it takes to elevate an Existing Building Portfolio
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Solid Green’s Performance department guided Growthpoint Properties through 11 Office Building Certifications using the Green Star SA Existing Building Performance (EBP) tool, supporting its path towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
4th September 2026
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EIB Interiors: Sustainability meets the Human Experience
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Step into the newly completed European Investment Bank (EIB) fit-out at Park Lane West in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, and the intent is immediately clear.
4th September 2026
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Small Guests, Big Data: the Bee Hotel Project
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What happens when a city makes room for bees? Solid Green joined the Jozi Bee Hotel Project to explore what solitary bees can reveal about Johannesburg’s biodiversity and urban ecosystems.
4th September 2026
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Carbon-Free Mobility: from Net Zero to Net Positive
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Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager at Solid Green, explores the move towards Net Positive in the context of carbon-free mobility.
17th July 2026
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Corruseal Boksburg: the 5-Star journey
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In April 2026, the Corruseal Boksburg facility achieved a 5-Star Green Star SA Industrial Existing Building Performance (EBP) v1 Certification, representing “South African Excellence” for heavy industrial spaces.
17th July 2026
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Growthpoint’s Net Zero Carbon Measured Certifications
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Growthpoint Properties recently achieved GBCSA Net Zero Carbon (Measured) Level 2 certifications for several buildings within its portfolio.
17th July 2026
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Celebrating Makhosazana Mthethwa: South Africa’s Construction Professional of the Year
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At the 4th Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre during Big 5 Construct South Africa, our own Makhosazana “Khosi” Mthethwa was named South Africa’s Construction Professional of the Year.
17th July 2026
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Tools for tomorrow: from green precincts to just communities
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Adrie Fourie, Head of the Sustainable Cities & Research Department at Solid Green, speaks about bridging global frameworks and local realities in African city-making.
17th July 2026
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From Practice to Leadership: Helping Others Build Resilient Teams
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Adrie Fourie shares how Solid Green is translating internal learning into external support to improve workplace resilience for the built environment sector.
17th July 2026
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